Guess My Age

By Elton Camp

If it’s a woman who asks, there’s no way to win
So I don’t plan to get caught by this one again

If she is really forty but fifty is the guess I told
She is outraged because I think she looks old

If an age younger than hers I happen to name
She will certainly be offended just the same

Her reaction will be, I am unquestionably sure
“It seems that you think I look very immature!”

Daring to guess a woman’s age is a bear trap
Avoid getting caught - don’t open your yap
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Bauer Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 4:20 PM
amen to that, elton! even worse is "guessing" if a woman is pregnant - never ever go there!!!
Camp Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 8:07 PM
I've written on that very subject. If you want to read it, go here: https://www.scribd.com/doc/48655642/I-See-That-Congratulations-are-Due
Rutherford Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 7:12 AM
Elton this poem is captivating and so true, never guess a women's age .Love the way you think. Anne
Camp Avatar
November 1, 2014 at 11:09 AM
And the same thing is true about her weight. Never go there even if asked!
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